1. Introduction

In its fifth edition, the Regional Forum for Europe "Accessible Europe: ICT 4 ALL - 2023" will feature the Pitching Competition for Innovative Digital Solutions for an Accessible Europe.

The Pitching Competition seeks submissions on new concepts of technology, digital applications or interfaces that are developed for use by persons with vision, hearing, speech, cognitive and physical disabilities. Albeit not exclusively, these may include hardware and peripherals for specific use, services accessible through the web or software integrated into mobile devices.

After an initial screening based on eligibility criteria, selected candidates will have the opportunity to present their innovative solutions in-person during a dedicated pitching session at the Regional Forum, where a public vote will be held to recognize the most impactful solutions presented.

Eligible projects will be compiled into a stocktaking report, published on the Accessible Europe website (https://www.itu.int/go/Accessible-Europe-23), and further disseminated within the European ICT stakeholder community. Interested participants will have their projects considered for the World Summit of the Information Society (WSIS) Prizes 2024.

Only submissions received before 3 December 2023 23:59 CET (UTC+1) will be considered.

Kindly note that there is no submission fee. However, all travel, accommodation, and related expenses for attending the Forum will be borne by the competitors.

For any questions please email: eurregion@itu.int and easurmen.itu@gmail.com.

Note: The application contains open-ended questions for which you need to prepare beforehand. Please check the submission template on the Forum website.
 
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